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Why a Liberal Premier Wants to Pause a Carbon Tax Increase

Andrew Furey, Canada’s only Liberal premier, recently asked the Liberal federal government to suspend the scheduled increases.

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A Tiny Window Into Chinese Government Has Now Slammed Shut

Once a year, the premier held a news conference, explaining the economy and giving Chinese a taste of political participation.…

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China Scraps Premier’s Annual News Conference in Surprise Move

The decision is a break from a decades-long tradition by the country’s No. 2 official and comes as Xi Jinping,…

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Li Keqiang, Former Chinese Premier, Dies of Heart Attack at 68

Mr. Li had stepped down as premier in March after a decade in the country’s No. 2 position.

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The Unique Ability of Canadian Governments to Set Aside Rights

Saskatchewan’s premier has preemptively invoked the province’s power to ignore the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for a gender identity…

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As Economy Falters, China’s New Premier Tries to Boost Business Confidence

Li Qiang, the country’s No. 2 leader, sought to reassure entrepreneurs who have been wary of making new investments.

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